From Biomass to Advanced Bio-Based Chemicals & Materials: A Multidisciplinary Perspective

• Other Authors: Paës, Gabriel (Editor), Rémond, Caroline (Editor), Coqueret, Xavier (Editor), Allais, Florent (Editor), James Farmer, Thomas (Editor), Douglas Raverty, Warwick (Editor)
• Format: Electronic Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: Frontiers Media SA 2020
• Subjects: Science: general issues; biomass; lignocellulose; cellulose; hemicellulose; lignin; biochemicals; biomaterials; catalysis
• Online Access: DOAB: download the publication; DOAB: description of the publication

Lignocellulose is the only renewable carbon source that can help replace oil-based chemicals and materials, in the process fighting global warming. However, because of its chemical and structural complexity, lignocellulose transformation into advanced products requires a better understanding of its...